A Land So Wide
A Novel
by Erin A. Craig
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Pub Date Sep 09 2025 | Archive Date Oct 09 2025
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Description
"Wonderous and haunting. Erin A. Craig strikes gold again." —Marisha Pessl, New York Times bestselling author of Night Film and Darkly
Like everyone else in the settlement of Mistaken, Greer Mackenzie is trapped. Founded by an ambitious lumber merchant, the village is blessed with rich natural resources that have made its people prosperous—but at a cost. The same woods that have lined the townsfolks’ pockets harbor dangerous beasts: wolves, bears, and the Bright-Eyeds—monsters beyond description who have rained utter destruction down on nearby settlements. But Mistaken’s founders made a deal with the mysterious Benevolence: the Warding Stones that surround the town will keep the Bright-Eyeds out—and the town’s citizens in. Anyone who spends a night within Mistaken’s borders belongs to it forever.
Greer, a mapmaker and eccentric dreamer, has always ached to explore the world outside, even though she knows she and her longtime love, Ellis Beaufort, will never see it. Until, on the day she and Ellis are meant to finally begin their lives together, Greer watches in horror as her beloved disappears beyond the Warding Stones, pursued by a monstrous creature. Determined to rescue Ellis, she figures out a way to defy Mistaken’s curse and begins a trek through the cold and pitiless wilderness. But there, Greer is hunted, not only by the ruthless Bright-Eyeds but by the secret truths behind Mistaken’s founding and her own origins.
Playfully drawing from Scottish folklore, Erin A. Craig’s adult debut is both a deeply atmospheric and profoundly romantic exploration of freedom versus security: a stunning celebration of one woman's relentless bravery on a quest to reclaim her lost love—and seize her own future.
Advance Praise
"Wonderous and haunting. A mystery told by firelight and shadow with all of the heart, danger, and destiny of our most timeless American folktales. Erin A. Craig strikes gold again."
—Marisha Pessl, New York Times bestselling author of Night Film and Darkly
“With all the wit of a classic fable and the dreaminess of a modern romance, A Land So Wide is like the woods themselves: lovely, dark, and deep. I was beguiled by every word.”
—Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
“No one does it like Erin Craig. A Land So Wide is a dark, atmospheric love story that takes you by the hand and leads you straight into a snowy folktale.”
—Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of Hemlock Queen
“The Canadian wilderness has never felt so wild and untamed. Erin Craig has masterfully woven the stark beauty of nature with the eerie pulse of the unnatural, where the land itself seems to come alive. A Land So Wide is a breathtaking exploration into humanity's unyielding drive to conquer, and the cost of ignoring what lies beyond the boundaries of the known world. This book is an undeniable triumph. Beautiful and dark and unforgettable.”
—Shea Ernshaw, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A History of Wild Places
"A Land So Wide is a spellbinding journey through a landscape as beautiful as it is treacherous. With lush, enchanting storytelling, Craig crafts a world so vivid you can taste the air and hear the whisper of the trees. I was utterly enthralled from the first page to the last."
—Elizabeth Helen, bestselling author of Bonded by Thorns
Marketing Plan
• National media attention, Including NPR
• Newspaper and magazine features
• National online interviews, reviews, and literary blog coverage
• Featured on most-anticipated lists
• Extensive podcast outreach
• Pitching to major book clubs
• Outreach to reviewers of fantasy, romance, and historical fiction
• Multi-city book-bundled tour
• Major online advertising campaign, including social and Goodreads advertising
• Influencer outreach and social promotion, including a suite of designed assets and a social posting calendar on Erin’s channels
• Extensive ARC distribution, including in-person and social giveaways
• Trade advertising campaign
• Early reader review campaign, targeting the vibrant romantasy community
• Preorder promotion, targeting Erin’s existing fans
• Author backlist promotions in conjunction with Delacorte
• Enhanced content for retailers
• Pursue partnership opportunities
• E-newsletter campaign
• Feature at conventions throughout the year, including ECCC, SDCC, and NYCC
• Book club outreach
• Library marketing
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780593686805 |
| PRICE | $28.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 400 |
Links
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Featured Reviews
Jenna O, Reviewer
3.5 stars!✨
I need to start off this review by stating that I am Erin A. Craig’s biggest fan. She is absolutely an 100% auto buy author for me, and I find myself resonating with her stories very deeply. I love how she always creates a dark and mysterious atmosphere with strong characters. However, I need to be authentic with my reviews and personal opinions. Let’s get into it ✨
“I’d know if one half of my heart had stopped beating. I would.”
Thank you to Pantheon and Netgalley for an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
In “A Land So Wide” we are introduced to the town of Mistaken. A small settlement created by a Scottish lumber merchant. Being surrounded by lush trees and forests, the townsfolk are extremely aware of the dangers that lurk outside of their borders leading them to come to a truce with a group called the benevolence. They have crafted stones to keep the creatures away, including the horrifying “bright-eyes.” The one setback? They are unable to leave home. After spending one night in Mistaken after sunset, anyone’s soul is bound to be trapped within their home forever.
Greer Mackenzie is the daughter of a powerful man within Mistaken. She is a map maker and has dreams of one day travelling wherever her heart may lead her, whilst knowing that is truly impossible. She is undeniably in love with a boy named Ellis and has a plan to be wed within her home’s traditions, despite her father’s adverse opinions about him. Her world comes crumbling down when she witnesses the love of her life slip past the border after sunset, being chased by a bright eyed monster into the unknown. Courageously, she discovers a way to break through the stones and save Ellis’s life. Thus begins the biggest adventure Greer has ever been on, with creatures haunting her every move.
I adored the beginning of this story. The characters, scenery, and plot had the recipe for a wonderful journey. I really sympathized with Greer being so spiritually devoted while also craving more for her life. Her love for Ellis was sweet and sincere. I felt that after the 50% mark the story slowed down a bit and we spent a lot of time in Greer’s thoughts. The plot twists were slightly predictable and a bit too convenient for the storyline.
Craig ALWAYS delivers when it comes to a dark fantasy, but personally I felt this one too be tamer in terms of horror imagery than her YA releases. This is her first adult novel, but I found stories such as “House of Salt and Sorrow” and “The Thirteenth Child” to explore much more complex themes more suited for mature audiences. I feel as though her usual antics were more held back in a sense, which was a slight let-down.
The ending was beautiful, exciting, and magnificent. I almost feel as if we could get a sequel to this book, diving further into Greer’s future and what certain revelations mean for her future.
All this being said, I did enjoy the story and loved Mistaken.❤️
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